Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down or rider truck is also called counterbalanced truck. It is available in both ICE and electric models. This truck is mostly used inside warehouses and comes with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 pound range. Counterbalanced trucks can raise loads to as high as 20 feet, depending upon the weight and model of truck.
Yale is among North America's biggest manufacturers of zero emission electric forklift and is one of the very first manufacturers to adopt the energy efficient AC motor and control technology. The company's continued pursuit of improved energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that the company's 5000 lb. electric rider product offers the best energy utilized per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in North America.
Yale has introduced spark-ignited models that already meet or exceed all regulatory demands. According to the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions within the industry. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time as a result of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers in order to meet Tier III standards. These machinery proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards also.
The IC products by the company have been designed for extended service intervals to help reduce oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
The company has introduced and developed an innovative and electronically controlled transmission that really lessens tire and brake wear from their Internal Combustion Engine forklift customers. In regard to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy is then used once more, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. Yale takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and patent pending, drive train components.